Strophanthus
Strophanthuspetersianus

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Strophanthus (stroh-FAN-thus)
Species: petersianus (pee-ters-ee-AH-nus)

Synonym:Strophanthus grandiflorus

Synonym:Strophanthus petersianus var. grandiflorus

Category
Shrubs
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

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